Opening the Door of Repentance and Returning to God

1 of 3 | This talk explores repentance as the heart of the Lenten journey, explaining that true repentance in the Orthodox tradition is not about shame or self-punishment but about returning honestly to the loving God who seeks to restore us. Drawing on the story of Adam and Eve, many biblical examples, and teachings from the saints, it shows that repentance is a hopeful turning back to communion with God that brings healing, freedom, and joy.